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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.91, 37,248.26 and 15,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.91, 37,248.26 and 15,055.04 is: 20,776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.91 : 37,248.26 = 15,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.91/37,248.26 = 15,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.91x = 37,248.26 × 15,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.91x = 560,774,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,774,062.08/26,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.40

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